Explore the Shore
August 12, 2026
10:00AM - 12:00PM
Discover the world of low tide.
Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park.
Free.
Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park.
Free.
Underwater, revealed
Uncover
the world of low tide
Discover a world that's uncovered and covered with each tide. Walk Owen Beach in Point Defiance Park with our naturalists, who'll help you spot and identify tidal animals like crabs, shellfish, anemones and more.
It's your beach.
Explore it.
Ages 5 and up. Free. Meet on the beach near the parking lot and register at the event tent. Beach walks last 2 hours, though you may stay longer if you like.
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Explore the Shore
Discover the world of low tide. Owen Beach, Point Defiance Park. Free.
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A Plastic-Free Ocean
Explore the shore, and you may find more than just marine creatures. Our oceans are filling up with plastic - and it's up to us to stop the tide.